Future of Georgia's 'Heartbeat Law' faces new hurdle after state Supreme Court ruling
Challengers to Georgia’s so-called “heartbeat law" abortion ban may have to start all over again after ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court.
Challengers to Georgia’s so-called “heartbeat law" abortion ban may have to start all over again after ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court.
States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Mississippi 'contraception begins at erections' bill. Here’s what we know
The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."
The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."
Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling
A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.
A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.
New CDC report shows what happened to the abortion rate after Roe was overturned
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Georgia disbands maternal mortality committee over leaked abortion information
Georgia's top health official has disbanded the state's committee that investigated the deaths of pregnant women after confidential information was leaked about two deaths.
Georgia's top health official has disbanded the state's committee that investigated the deaths of pregnant women after confidential information was leaked about two deaths.
Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy, struck down by judge
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
Doctors say birth control, abortion pill requests have surged since election
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Abortion laws by state
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
Election 2024: Here’s how states voted on abortion rights
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
Trump won't say how he voted on Florida abortion issue: 'Stop talking about it'
Donald Trump voted Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida, near his Mar-a-Lago club, where he was then asked twice by reporters how he voted on the state’s abortion measure.
Donald Trump voted Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida, near his Mar-a-Lago club, where he was then asked twice by reporters how he voted on the state’s abortion measure.
US infant mortality rate rose after overturning of Roe v. Wade, study finds
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
Georgia law restricts abortions, but doesn’t protect pregnant women in the workforce
A young mother got the boot from her waitressing job, and her boss said it had to do with her breastfeeding. In most states that would be grounds for a lawsuit, but not in GA because the restaurant has less than 15 employees. Given the state's near ban on abortions, some say state law must do more to protect new moms in the workforce.
A young mother got the boot from her waitressing job, and her boss said it had to do with her breastfeeding. In most states that would be grounds for a lawsuit, but not in GA because the restaurant has less than 15 employees. Given the state's near ban on abortions, some say state law must do more to protect new moms in the workforce.
Georgia Supreme Court halts ruling striking down state's near-ban on abortions as the state appeals
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday halted a ruling striking down the state's near-ban on abortions while it considers the state's appeal.
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday halted a ruling striking down the state's near-ban on abortions while it considers the state's appeal.
Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights
In a social media post, the former first lady advocates for abortion rights saying in part “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom."
In a social media post, the former first lady advocates for abortion rights saying in part “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom."
Georgia attorney general appeals a judge's rollback of abortion ban
Georgia's Republican attorney general has appealed a judge's ruling that struck down the state's abortion ban.
Georgia's Republican attorney general has appealed a judge's ruling that struck down the state's abortion ban.
Georgia Republicans rally to defend 'heartbeat bill' after court blocks abortion ban
Georgia Republican lawmakers are rallying in defense of the state’s controversial "heartbeat bill" after a judge declared the abortion ban unconstitutional earlier this week.
Georgia Republican lawmakers are rallying in defense of the state’s controversial "heartbeat bill" after a judge declared the abortion ban unconstitutional earlier this week.
Fulton County judge overturns Georgia 'heartbeat' abortion law
A Fulton County judge has struck down Georgia's restrictive "Heartbeat Law" that banned abortions after the six-week mark.
A Fulton County judge has struck down Georgia's restrictive "Heartbeat Law" that banned abortions after the six-week mark.
Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access, AP-NORC poll finds
Around 6 in 10 Hispanic Protestants and about two-thirds of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, the new AP-NORC poll found.
Around 6 in 10 Hispanic Protestants and about two-thirds of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, the new AP-NORC poll found.
Kamala Harris to return to Atlanta to talk abortion rights
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to return to Atlanta this week to voice her concerns over abortion rights while focusing on the personal stories of two Georgia women said to have died after complications from abortion pills.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to return to Atlanta this week to voice her concerns over abortion rights while focusing on the personal stories of two Georgia women said to have died after complications from abortion pills.